Avvo in the News
GeekWire: January 25, 2012
Avvo bites off new business, launches Q&A site for dentists
Avvo, the online question and answer service for lawyers and doctors, is expanding its lineup of products with the addition of a new dentist directory and Q&A site.
TechFlash: January 25, 2012
Avvo adds dentists in crowded online space for info on docs
And now Avvo, a Seattle-based website that offers consumers ratings and profiles of doctors and lawyers, is adding dentists to the mix.
Health Care Communications News: January 24, 2012
People increasingly seeking medical help online, study finds
Web-savvy doctors improving quantity and quality of information available for e-patients; plus three tips for physicians wishing to boost their online presence.
Small Business Digest: January 24, 2012
Turn Negative Online Reviews Into Positive Reactions
Josh King, general counsel of Avvo Inc., a medical- and legal-related Q&A Web site where consumers get their questions answered by a community of rated lawyers, says that the first reaction is anger, frustration and thoughts of defamation lawsuits. But King says there are better ways to respond and offers tips for dealing with negative feedback.
Daily Journal: December 23, 2011
State Bar's rules for attorney speech too broad, unclear (subscription req'd)
Guest post by Avvo General Counsel, Josh King
VentureBeat: December 19, 2011
Avvo fights for transparency in law and medicine with its Quora competitor (video)
Question and answer company Avvo, a competitor of Quora‘s that focuses on medical and law queries, is fighting off legal battles while developing its service. It has one goal: make these otherwise elusive professionals as accessible as possible.
It's Your Biz: December 15, 2011
4 Ways to Deal With Negative Online Comments
Guest post by Avvo General Counsel, Josh King.
Creators.com: December 13, 2011
How to Respond to Bogus Online Customer Reviews
The worst thing you can do is to overreact, according to Josh King, general counsel at Avvo, Inc., a leading medical and legal website where consumers get their questions answered by a community of rated doctors and lawyers (Avvo.com).
GeekWire: December 12, 2011
Doctors and lawyers get gamified on Avvo, but will they play along?
It’s the hottest thing on Foursquare and FarmVille. Now, Avvo — the online Q&A site for medical and legal advice — is adding game mechanics to its popular forums.
TechFlash Roundup: December 12, 2011
Avvo, a Seattle-based health and legal resource site written exclusively by professionals, is gamifying its submission system.
Mixergy: November 30, 2011
Avvo: How To Build A Community For Busy People
Interview with Avvo CEO, Mark Britton
Health Care Communications News: November 29, 2011
Don’t fear HIPAA: How to connect with e-patients without worry
5 steps for physicians and health care marketers to create fully compliant digital media programs.
Management Today: Fall 2011
Online Reputation: Off on a Rant
Interview with Avvo General Counsel, Josh King (page 22)
New York Times: October 24, 2011 (The Opinion Pages)
Are Law Schools and Bar Exams Necessary?
The efforts of a leading legal-information provider, Avvo, have been the target of a class-action suit filed by lawyers who disapprove of the firm’s ratings system. By threatening lawsuits and not cooperating with Avvo’s requests for information about attorneys’ licensing and disciplinary records, several states have impeded Avvo’s ability to provide information. But in the absence of an open, competitive approach to information about the quality of legal services, the existing licensing and discipline system creates a false sense of security.
Social Times: October 19, 2011
Avvo Releases Comprehensive Social Media Guide for Doctors
Physicians take note. Avvo has released a new social media guide for health care professionals.
WSJ Digital MarketWatch: October 17, 2011
Pros and cons of do-it-yourself legal work
There are several online services to help consumers navigate the legal landscape. Avvo.com helps people get oriented regarding their legal issues.
Healthcare IT News: October 17, 2011
Social media guide provides docs with 15 step game plan
A social media guide for physicians is being released Monday by Avvo at the Third Annual Health Care Social Media Summit, which kicks off at the Mayo Clinic.
Austin Business Journal: October 7, 2011
Lawyers Tap into the Web
Personal injury lawyer Marc Lenahan works to leverage his presence on an online database of lawyers as a means to attract clients who go beyond a simple Internet search.
Chicago Health Technology: September 27, 2011
Being a Medical Thought Leader
Guest post by Avvo founder and CEO, Mark Britton.
Huffington Post: September 24, 2011
Patient Reviews: Putting Doctors on the Examining Table
Guest post by Avvo founder and CEO, Mark Britton.
GeekWire: September 20, 2011
Looking to take on Quora, Avvo rebrands as a Q&A site
Avvo is now putting a bigger emphasis on its Q&A forum, redesigning its home page to emphasize how attorneys and doctors can solve people's problems.
KevinMD.com: September 10, 2011
How Jenny McCarthy became a medical thought leader
Guest post by Avvo founder and CEO, Mark Britton.
Seattle Times: September 4, 2011
One the Move
Online information: Leigh McMillan was named vice president of marketing at Avvo, Seattle.
Law Practice Today: September 2011
Rating Lawyers and Lawyer Ratings: They Are Not Going Anywhere
Guest post by Avvo General Counsel, Josh King.
KIRO-TV Channel 7: August 9, 2011
Seattle-Area Man Threatened With Lawsuit Over Yelp Review
Whatever the reason for the lawsuit, attorney Josh King, vice president of Avvo.com, a website where consumers post reviews of doctors and lawyers, says any legal action was not a good idea.
Seattle Met: August 1, 2011
Top Doctors 2011
Seattle Met's annual Top Doctors rankings are in. Nearly 4,000 doctors in the Seattle metropolitan area participated in our new and improved survey, the result of a partnership between Seattle Met and Avvo.
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: July 29, 2011
Will more technology help Chicago lawyers?
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has boldly promised to bring unprecedented levels of transparency and technical innovation to city government. He's even garnered a $6 million grant from that paladin of civic improvement, New York's Michael Bloomberg, to help kick-start his vision for Chicago. (subscription req'd)
GeekWire: July 22, 2011
Tech Moves: Avvo gets a new VP
Avvo, the online directory of lawyers and doctors, not only has a new VP of marketing but also new office space.
WebProNews: July 21, 2011
Are We in a Tech Bubble?
New data shows legal tech startup questions are soaring in Silicon Valley, Austin, and Seattle
FoxBusiness.com: July 12, 2011
Ten Legal Pitfalls Startups Should Avoid
10 pitfalls from Mark Britton, lawyer, Founder & CEO of Avvo.com.
Portfolio.com: July 5, 2011
Entrepreneurial Interest Catches Fire
Avvo, a website that provides free legal advice, has seen a big uptick in users asking about starting companies in the last six months. Now that's being entrepreneurial.
Lawyers USA: July 2011
How to respond to online reviews
As businesses and legal feedback sites like Yelp and Avvo continue to proliferate, lawyers need to monitor their online reputations and be prepared to respond to negative reviews. (subscription req'd)
GeekWire: June 28, 2011
10 ways startups get into legal trouble (and how to avoid them)
The folks over at Avvo - the Seattle online legal forum and lawyer directory - have compiled a helpful little infographic with some of the most common legal pitfalls that get startups in trouble.
GeekWire: June 28, 2011
A sign of a bubble? Startup-related legal questions surge in Silicon Valley, Seattle
Avvo, the Seattle online directory of lawyers, has been tracking another interesting metric: startup-related questions in its legal Q&A forum.
Daily Business Review: June 24, 2011
Changes to Advertising Rules Cumbersome, costly
Commentary by Brian Tannebaum and Josh King
FoxNews.com LIVE: June 1, 2011
Evaluate Your Lawyers, Accountants & Financial Advisor
Avvo.com is the world's largest online lawyer and doctor ratings site.
Healthcare Review: June 1, 2011
Exclusive Interview with Robert McAfee, M.D.
Former president of the American Medical Association, surgeon, member of the Board of Medical Advisors for Avvo.com, and advocate for family/national healthcare.
GeekWire: June 1, 2011
Geek of the Week: Sendi Widjaja, Avvo CTO
Our latest Geek of the Week, Sendi Widjaja, is the CTO at lawyer and doctor ratings site Avvo.
Brainstormin' with Bill Frank: May 17, 2011
Mark Britton Applies Technology To Word-of-Mouth Advertising For Doctors & Lawyers On The Internet
Interview with KKZZ 1400AM
HealthGoesStrong.com: May 16, 2011
5 Skin Cancer Myths
Are you a sucker for any of these skincare fictions?
HealthGuru.com: May 13, 2011
Summer Skin Myths & Truths
Avvo is a free website that offers ratings and reviews of all the doctors in the US, including dermatologists. And because May is skin cancer awareness month, Avvo is donating $5 to the Melanoma Research Foundation for every doctor review you leave on the site.
WebProNews: May 12, 2011
Despite New Panda Guidelines, Google Still Burying Authoritative Results
We had a conversation with Mark Britton, founder and CEO of Avvo about this subject. Avvo is a site that offers Q&A forums where consumers can ask medical or legal questions and get responses from qualified doctors and lawyers. It provides apparently authoritative content in these two areas from certified professionals.
ABA/BNA Lawyers' Manual on Professional Conduct: May 11, 2011
Ethics 20/20 Group Says No Rules Needed To Address Concerns Over Law Firm Rankings
Healthcare IT News: May 9, 2011
Ophthalmologists ahead of other docs in social media use
Eye doctors and the broader ophthalmology community seem to be embracing social media and Internet marketing tools to build their practice and attract new patients more than any other physician segment, according to Avvo, which touts itself as the world's largest online directory for doctors and lawyers.
Out.com: May 9, 2011
Get Groomed: Avvo's Skin Myth's and Truths Revealed
Avvo is a free website that offers ratings and reviews of all the doctors in the US, including dermatologists. And because May is skin cancer awareness month, Avvo is donating $5 to the Melanoma Research Foundation for every doctor review you leave on the site.
Born & Bread: May 9, 2011
Sun Myths and Truths: The Good, The Bad and The Dangerous
With the sun and summer peaking through the clouds- skin protection and sun safety is important. In support of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, B&B has teamed up with Avvo.com and renowned dermatologist, Tina Alster, MD to remind us of the importance of skin care.
Sheknows.com: May 8, 2011
Summer skin care tips
Renowned dermatologist Tina Alster, MD, in partnership with Avvo.com, the world's largest online doctor ratings and information site, shares common summer skin myths - and the skin care facts that will reduce your risk of sunburn and skin cancer.
Chicago Tribune: May 5, 2011
Will yourself to deal with estate planning now
Mark Britton, founder and CEO of Avvo, an online legal advice company, said that having a simple will is better than nothing. But if you can afford it, pay a lawyer for help in crafting the document.
Healthcare IT News: April 19, 2011
Five social media tips for docs worried about HIPAA
While many doctors shy away from use of the Internet because of concern over HIPAA penalties, one company is advising the physician community to not become victim to HIPAA hand-wringing and fall out of sync with their colleagues who have learned how to responsibly utilize today's most valuable online visibility tools.
HealthExecNews: April 12, 2011
5 HIPAA-friendly ways to use social media
Social media experts at Avvo offered these 5 tips on how to take advantage of the benefits of social media while steering clear of the potential risks.
Healthcare IT News: April 11, 2011
Docs can use social media to ease public's anxiety concerning radiation exposure
Avvo, which is touted as the world's largest online directory for doctors and lawyers, is reaching out to physicians to provide them with specific tips on how to best communicate with patients who may be fearful about the continued news of more serious radiation leaks emanating from Japan's damaged nuclear power facility - and offer accurate, credible information to diffuse unnecessary concerns.
WFFA-TV Dallas/Fort Worth: April 11, 2011
Doctor contracts seek to silence unhappy patients
"I think they're frightening a lot of patients into saying, 'Wow, I have to sign this in order to get the medical services that I need,'" said Mark Britton, CEO of Avvo.com, a review site that helps visitors choose doctors or lawyers.
CNBC.com: April 1, 2011
Free Botox? There's a Small Wrinkle
Imagine how the heart of every Real Housewife skipped a beat with news today that Avvo, a site which offers consumers free ratings on doctors and lawyers, announced a special Plastic Surgery Rewards Card.
GeekWire: April 1, 2011
Paul Allen to reroute Columbia River, floating game trucks and other April Fool's Day jokes
Seattle startup Avvo has had fun with the day in the past, previously launching an online dating service for lawyers. The online review site for professionals is back again this year with this doozie.
Seattle King5.com: March 30, 2011
Mariners ticket sales not so red-hot despite solid Spring Training
Meanwhile, a local firm that tracks data about legal and medical professionals reported Seattle as one of the most depressed baseball cities in the country, right up there in the top five.
NBC Washington: March 30, 2011
Study Claims Nats Fans Depressed
On the heels of a study that showed a link between NFL losses and domestic violence, a new analysis by Avvo goes after MLB and claims that Nationals fans are the most depressed.
Puget Sound Business Journal: March 29, 2011
Seattle is fourth-unhappiest baseball city: Avvo
Seattle, with its Mariners never making the World Series in the team's history, is the nation's fourth-unhappiest baseball city, according to a new survey.
Baltimore Sun: March 29, 2011
Study: Baltimore third among 'most depressed' baseball cities
Avvo.com, a website that gives out medical and legal advice, claims that Baltimore is the third most depressed baseball city in America behind Washington and Oakland.
NBC 26 Green Bay: March 29, 2011
How to stay safe during Spring Break escapes
And most recently, a report from Avvo listed family-friendly Orlando -- yes, Orlando -- as the country's most dangerous spring break destination. The rankings were based on the violent crime risk/rank, murder risk/rank, rape risk/rank, fatal car crashes and Avvo's data on doctors and lawyers.
Houston Chronicle: March 28, 2011
Bummed, Astros fans? Stressed? Depressed? Apparently, you should be.
According to an analysis by Avvo.com, Astros fans are actually unhappier with their lot in life than their brethren and sistren in Pittsburgh. Eighteen consecutive losing seasons or not, Pittsburgh is a less-depressed baseball city than Houston.
WBALtv.com: March 28, 2011
Ugly, Depressed, Angry ... What Gives?
So, Baltimore is ugly, dangerous, depressed and angry, according to national lists.
New York Post: March 28, 2011
Washington tops list of most-depressed baseball cities: survey
And you thought Cubs fans were crying in their beers. Now, a new survey shows that Washington DC -- whose hometown Nationals have finished in last place in all but one season since relocating from Montreal in 2005 -- is the unhappiest baseball city.
Honolulu Star Advertiser: March 27, 2011
Waikiki crime kept in check
The state also earned a recent mention for turning up in the middle of a list of Avvo.com's most dangerous spring break destinations.
Daily Journal: March 25, 2011
State Bar's Proposal puts Clients First
Article written by Avvo's Josh King
NewTimes.com: March 13, 2011
South Florida Lags Woefully Behind in Spring Break Dangers
In a recent survey of the most dangerous spring break destinations in the country, Fort Lauderdale -- birthplace of the modern spring break -- didn't even crack the top ten. West Palm Beach ranked fifth and Miami was tenth.
Houston Chronicle Newswatch: March 10, 2011
Most dangerous spring break towns: Galveston's on the list
Avvo.com has compiled the list of the 25 most dangerous spring break destinations. Galveston made their list at No. 12.
Atlanta Journal Constitution Momania: March 10, 2011
How safe is your teen's spring break spot?
According to a story from the AJC, Orlando is surprisingly ranked the most dangerous spring break destination.
USA Today: March 9, 2011
Orlando tops list of most dangerous spring break cities in USA
Orlando wins this year's dubious honor as the most dangerous spring break city in the USA. The rankings are compiled by the AVVO website, which offers free ratings and profiles of lawyers and doctors, and is based on violent crimes data, FBI crime statistics, car crashes and murder rates.
TheSunNews.com: March 9, 2011
Coastal business | Myrtle Beach ranked as dangerous spring break destination
Myrtle Beach is one of the top five most dangerous destinations in the nation for spring breakers, according to Avvo.com, a national website.
Orlando Sentinel: March 9, 2011
Are Orlando and Daytona Beach the most dangerous Spring Break destinations?
Orlando and Daytona Beach top the list of most dangerous places for college students to spend their Spring Break, according to a legal and medical web site.
WESH 2 (Orlando): March 9, 2011
Survey: Spring Breakers Unsafe in Central Fla.
Orlando and Daytona Beach, once a town spring breakers flocked to above most other hot spots, are the top two most unsafe cities for spring breakers, the survey said.The survey was released by Avvo.com, a website that profiles 90 percent of licensed lawyers and doctors in the U.S.
SodaHead News: March 9, 2011
Orlando Voted Most Dangerous U.S. Destination: Will This Keep You From Visiting?
We'll tell you where they shouldn't go: Orlando. Despite its sunny reputation as the land of Mickey Mouse and the home of the "World's Most Famous Beach," a new survey by the website Avvo.com - which features listings of doctors and lawyers - found that Orlando is the most dangerous place to visit for spring break.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: March 9, 2011
Las vegas rated third-most dangerous spring break site
Las Vegas ranked as the third-most dangerous spring break city in America in a new listing by Avvo, a website offering free profiles and ratings for doctors and lawyers.
WAVY-TV Virginia Beach: March 9, 2011
VB 19th most dangerous Spring Break city
A website that offers ratings and profiles of licensed lawyers and doctors in the U.S. has rated Virginia Beach the 19th most dangerous Spring Break city.
BostonHerald.com The Travel Guy: March 9, 2011
Study: Orlando the most dangerous spring break destination
A new study by Avvo.com has found that Orlando is the single most dangerous spring break destination in the country.
My Fox Orlando: March 9, 2011
Survey says Orlando most dangerous travel destination
With Spring Break now upon us, a survey conducted by Avvo.com, a doctor and lawyer rating service, identifies Orlando is the most dangerous place for travelers to visit followed by Daytona Beach.
Fox 5 Las Vegas: March 8, 2011
Website: Vegas Dangerous Spring Break City
Las Vegas ranks No. 3 on a list of "Most Dangerous Spring Break Destinations," according to the website Avvo, a networking site for attorneys and doctors.
DailyMail: March 8, 2011
They love danger: Orlando ranked most hazardous spring break destination... but it's also the most popular
It's the spring break destination American college students want to visit the most - and the one their parents want them to visit the least. Orlando has been ranked the most dangerous spring break destination in America, according to a new survey.
MiamiNewTimes.com: March 8, 2011
Miami Ranked 10th Most Dangerous Spring Break Destination
As always, South Florida attracts its fair share of breakers, but ratings from Avvo.com claim Miami is the 10th most dangerous spring break destination.
MauiNow.com: March 8, 2011
Kihei Ranks on Most Dangerous Spring Break List
According to a list of the most dangerous spring break destinations, compiled by Avvo, an online physician and attorney rating directory, Kihei is ranked 16 and Honolulu is ranked 25.
Las Vegas Sun: March 8, 2011
Ranking of ‘most dangerous' spring break cities puts Las Vegas at No. 3
Apparently Disney World is a riskier vacation spot than the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas ranked No. 3 on a list of the 25 most dangerous U.S. spring break destinations, just below Orlando and Daytona Beach.
West Orlando News: March 8, 2011
Orlando Ranked Most Dangerous Spring Break City: Avvo
The most dangerous destination for Spring breakers is Orlando, according to a new analysis released by Avvo on Tuesday.
New York Post: March 8, 2011
Orlando tops list of most dangerous spring break cities
Orlando ranks No. 1 in the country when it comes to the most-dangerous spring break destination, according to a new study. An analysis conducted by Avvo, which offers free ratings and profiles for lawyers and doctors, found that the sunny Florida tourist attraction is followed by other hot spots such as Daytona Beach, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, West Palm Beach and South Padre Island.
Marketing the Law Firm: March 1, 2011
Florida's Over-Regulation of Attorney Speech
Article by Avvo's Josh King (page 7)
St. Louis Post Dispatch: February 14, 2011
Worst Valentine's Day surprise ever
If Valentine's Day is a chance to show your spouse how you really feel, I suppose this sends a clear message. The number of Americans seeking divorce lawyers and divorce-related information skyrockets around Valentine's Day, according to Avvo.com, which offers ratings and profiles for lawyers and doctors in the U.S.
WWL.com: February 14, 2011
Valentine's Day - romantic or not?
According to new data compiled by Avvo.com, a site which helps people find lawyers, the past two years has seen an increase of 40 percent in requests for divorce lawyers around Valentine's Day.
The Week: February 14, 2011
Valentine's Day: 7 facts we've learned about romance
Divorce filings have spiked about 40 percent around Feb. 14 over the past two years, according to Avvo.com data reported by the New York Post.
CBS Radio St Louis: February 11, 2011
Mark Britton
Founder and CEO of Avvo.com joins us to talk about the site, which was created to help people find a good lawyer or a good doctor.
The Bleacher Report: February 11, 2011
Miami Dolphins: The Most Underrated Depressed Franchise in All of Sports
Not according to an analysis by Avvo, a company that provides free ratings for doctors and lawyers. Avvo did a survey on the 14 most depressing NFL cities. Miami was nowhere near the list despite the fact that the Dolphins haven't won a playoff game since 2000, have had two first-round playoff losses at home since 2000, and have, since 2004, only posted two winning seasons.
Daily Mail: February 11, 2011
Valentine's Day? More like Divorce Day: Number of break-ups on February 14 soars
It is traditionally one of the most romantic days of the year, one filled with flowers, chocolate and romance. But now it could be more about lawyers, papers and hatred as Valentine's Day is heading towards becoming divorce day.
Huffington Post: February 10, 2011
Who Really Sees the Medical Bill?
Guest post from Avvo CEO, Mark Britton.
Jezebel.com: February 10, 2011
Valentine's Day Is The Time For Divorce And Viagra
According to some lawyers, Valentine's Day brings a spike in divorce filings. The reason: cowardice. Also, money.
The Globe and Mail: February 10, 2011
Where is the love? Divorce filings spike around Feb 14
Valentine's day can be so romantic - unless you're among the growing number of couples filing for divorce around Feb. 14
SifyNews.com: February 10, 2011
Divorce filings rise 40pc around Valentine's Day in US: Study
A new study has revealed that Valentine's Day, which is an occasion for sweethearts to exchange gifts, has increasingly become a time for divorce in the United States.
Gothamist: February 10, 2011
Name a Bug After The One You Love (Before They Divorce You)
It's too bad your love probably won't last past the occasion, let alone millions of years. According to data compiled by Avvo.com, divorce filings climax at a peek of around 40 percent around Valentine's Day.
Huffington Post: February 9, 2011
Divorce On Valentine's Day: Filings Rise Around February 14
Valentine's Day may be an occasion for sweethearts to exchange gifts, but it has increasingly become a time for divorce, according to a new study.
New York Post: February 9, 2011
Heartbreak! Divorce filings rise 40 percent around Valentine's Day: study
Valentine's Day may be an occasion for sweethearts to exchange gifts, but it has increasingly become a time for divorce, according to a new study. Data compiled by Avvo.com, a site that offers free ratings and profiles for lawyers and licensed MDs, found that divorce filings skyrocket about 40 percent this time of year.
ProgrammableWeb: February 7, 2011
Avvo Q&A: Why Did a Legal Directory Prioritize an API?
Avvo, the lawyer and doctor directory we profiled last week, has recently opened its Avvo API for wider use. To understand Avvo's plans for its API, we spoke with Joshua King, Vice President, Business Development & General Counsel at Avvo.
WalletPop: February 4, 2011
Four Steps to Maximize Your Flexible Spending Account
While the grace period may take you into the middle of March, the date to file all your reimbursement requests may be sooner, warned Josh King, general counsel at Avvo.com, a free website that rates and profiles doctors and lawyers, in an email interview with WalletPop.
My Fox Philadelphia: January 31, 2011
Study: Eagles Fans Most Depressed In NFL
Avvo.com says Philadelphia, Atlanta and Cincinnati should have the most-depressed fans. The Eagles haven't won an NFL title in 51 years, while the Falcons and Bengals haven't won a title in any form.
NBC Philadelphia: January 31, 2011
Eagles Fans Are Bluest Birds: Study
Philadelphia isn't home to a Super Bowl champion football team but at least we came out on top of other NFL cities like Cleveland, Detroit, Houston and San Diego for one distinction. Philadelphia is the most depressed football city, according to Avvo.com.
AtlantaFalcons.com: January 26, 2011
Birdseed: 1/26
A report by medical and legal website Avvo states that Falcons fans are among the most depressed in the league.
Austin Daily Herald (MN): January 26, 2011
Mpls. is happiest city without Super Bowl title
Fourteen cities have NFL teams that never won a Super Bowl, leaving their fans disappointed each of the past 45 years. Of them, Minneapolis ranks as the least depressed city, according to a study by Avvo.
WCPO.com (ABC 9, Cincinnati): January 26, 2011
Most depressed pro football cities
Avvo.com compiled the list made up of the 14 NFL cities that have never won a Super Bowl, basing their rankings on factors including overall team performance, psychiatrists per capita, unemployment, heavy drinking, adults with hypertension, average yearly sunshine and average commute time to and from work.
WEWS News Cleveland: January 26, 2011
Most depressed pro football cities
But a recent study says Browns fans don't have it so bad. The study from the website Avvo.com ranked the most depressed pro football cities, and Cleveland was just eighth on the list, even behind in-state rival Cincinnati (3rd).
WODZ 96.1 (New York): January 26, 2011
Most Depressed NFL Cities
Believe it or not it's not Buffalo! Philadelphia, whose hometown Eagles lost in both of their Super Bowl appearances and whose fans have endured years of heartache and disappointment, is the unhappiest pro football city, according to an analysis by Avvo.com.
WRNB 107.9 (Philadelphia): January 26, 2011
We're No. 1!!!
Philadelphia, whose hometown Eagles lost in both of their Super Bowl appearances and whose fans have endured years of heartache and disappointment, is the unhappiest pro football city, according to an analysis by Avvo (www.avvo.com), which offers free ratings and profiles for 90 percent of licensed doctors and lawyers in the U.S.
SB Nation Cleveland: January 26, 2011
Cleveland Named Eighth Most Depressed Sports City
In the results of a study that shocked no one, Cleveland was ranked one of the ten most depressing sports cities by medical website Avvo.com.
KYPost.com: January 26, 2011
"Most depressed pro football cities"
Avvo.com compiled the list made up of the 14 NFL cities that have never won a Super Bowl, basing their rankings on factors including overall team performance, psychiatrists per capita, unemployment, heavy drinking, adults with hypertension, average yearly sunshine and average commute time to and from work.
First Coast News (Jacksonville): January 26, 2011
Study Shows Jacksonville a Somewhat 'Depressed' Football City
The river city has a case of the blues, and it's the Jaguars' fault, one research company believes. Jacksonville ranks #7 on a list of most depressed cities, but a closer look reveals the city is right in the middle.
Atlanta Business Chronicle: January 25, 2011
Avvo: Falcons fans among most depressed
According to medical and legal website Avvo, of the 14 NFL towns that have never won a Super Bowl, Atlanta is the No. 2 most-depressed NFL city, behind only Philadelphia.
CBS Philly: January 25, 2011
Philadelphia Eagles Fans Top List of ‘Most Depressed
According to an analysis by Avvo, a company that offers free ratings and profiles for 90 percent of licensed doctors and lawyers in the U.S., they are. Avvo looked at 14 NFL cities that never won the "big game," and found Philadelphia topped the list of most depressed. Atlanta and Cincinnati followed Philly.
CBS Sports: January 25, 2011
Philly tops the most depressed NFL cities list
Do you need help? Do you live in a depressed NFL city? Well, according to one study, if you reside in Philadelphia, Atlanta or Cincinnati, then, yes, your city is depressed about its NFL franchise.
ESPN.com: January 25, 2011
Around the NFC South
A medical and legal website decided that Atlanta ranks No. 2 on a list of the most-depressed cities whose teams have never won a Super Bowl. Charlotte also cracks the top 10.
Jacksonville Business Journal: January 25, 2011
Jaguars fans score 7th on most depressed list
Avvo, a medical and legal website, has compiled an analysis of the 14 NFL cities that have never won a Super Bowl. Jacksonville was No. 7 on the list of most to least depressed.
Metro Philadelphia: January 25, 2011
"We're No. 1!!!"
Philadelphia, whose hometown Eagles lost in both of their Super Bowl appearances and whose fans have endured years of heartache and disappointment, is the unhappiest pro football city, according to an analysis by Avvo (www.avvo.com), which offers free ratings and profiles for 90 percent of licensed doctors and lawyers in the U.S.
New York Post: January 25, 2011
Philadelphia, Atlanta top list of 'most-depressed' football fans: study
Philadelphia, whose hometown Eagles lost in both of its Super Bowl appearances, is the unhappiest pro football city, according to an analysis by Avvo.
SeattlePI.com: January 25, 2011
Seattle is the 10th most unhappy NFL city, study says
According to a study by Avvo, a website that offers ratings and profiles for doctors and lawyers, there are nine cities in the United States that have it rougher than Seattle when it comes to NFL heartbreak.
SportSnipe.com: January 25, 2011
Cincinnati Ranks Third Among Most Depressed NFL Cities
According to data compiled by Avvo (www.avvo.com), Cincinnati ranks as the third most depressed professional football cities in the country.
Entrepreneur.com: January 6, 2011
Why You Need a Social Media Policy
When Avvo Corp. hired a slew of new advertising sales people in 2009, many of the new employees were enthusiastic, young and savvy about social media. Naturally, they began blogging, tweeting and posting to Facebook about their new employer.
Las Vegas Review-Journal: December 29, 2010
Too tipsy? With this app, your phone will know
Attention New Year's Eve revelers! Here's one more reason not to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking too much - the Last Call app from Avvo.
BostonHerald.com: December 10, 2010
Bottoms up: the smart phone app for the drinking class
Not sure if this story should be filed under "sign of the apocalypse" or "just in the time for the holidays." In any case, a web directory (Avvo.com) of doctors and lawyers recently introduced the "Last Call" app for smart phones.
HRTools.com: December 6, 2010
FMLA and How it Impacts Your Business
Employers who do not adhere to the FMLA may face penalties and fines and increase the likelihood of lawsuits, says Mark Britton, founder and CEO of Avvo.com, an online legal directory that rates and profiles lawyers.
Health Content Advisors: November 29, 2010
How Avvo is Connecting Patients and Doctors via Content
Avvo, a young company in Seattle that has had success in the legal market, has just expanded into the healthcare market with a new approach to online physician directories.
amednews.com: November 23, 2010
Attorney-focused rating site expands to include physicians
Avvo.com, an online professional directory site listing more than 1 million lawyers, said it has expanded its listings to include physicians.
TechFlash: November 20, 2010
Avvo's Mark Britton defends doctor ratings ... and the Internet
"Trashing Your Doctor Online" was the provocative name of a CNBC story which aired Friday, and featured none other than Avvo CEO Mark Britton defending his company's new online physician rating service.
CNBC Power Lunch: November 19, 2010
Trashing Your Doctor Online [VIDEO]
Discussing whether a website for rating for physicians is a setup for a lawsuit, with Mark Britton, Avvo.com and Jeffrey Segal, Medical Justice.
AllBusiness.com: November 12, 2010
How to Safely Steal a Business Idea
Josh King, general counsel for online attorney directory Avvo Corp., says the Seattle firm often hears from people with business ideas who ask him to sign nondisclosure agreements before revealing details.
HRTools.com: November 4, 2010
The Pros and Cons of Corporate Credit Cards
Mark Britton is founder and CEO of www.Avvo.com, a free, online lawyer finding service that also advises readers on issues like credit cards. Avvo.com has a young workforce, says Britton, so they typically do not have high credit limits on their personal cards.
WalletPop: November 4, 2010
Items covered by your flexible spending account you may not know about
Use it or lose it -- that's the mantra of flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Right now, while medical FSAs are not capped, employers tend to limit them to $5,000, according to Josh King, general counsel of Avvo, a free website that rates and profiles doctors and lawyers.
Huffington Post: November 4, 2010
Health Care, Commerce and Kevin Bacon
Guest post from Avvo CEO, Mark Britton.
Health Data Management: November 4, 2010
Free Database Rates Physicians
Avvo Inc., which operates a database that rates and profiles 90 percent of licensed attorneys in the United States, has launched a beta version of a similar physician directory with information on more than 800,000 MDs.
TechCrunch: November 3, 2010
Avvo Adds Doctors To Their Professional Ranking Service
While my own doctor, Shaky McSliceyhands MD, doesn't appear in their rankings, Avvo.com
has added medical rankings to their already popular lawyer ranking service.
Seattle Times: November 1, 2010
Avvo to expand to include ranking physicians
Avvo, a Seattle startup that offers free online rankings of lawyers across the country, is announcing a big expansion.
TechFlash: November 1, 2010
Avvo unveils doctor rating site
Avvo has built one of the most comprehensive online directories and rating sites for attorneys over the past four years. Now, the Seattle startup is hoping to build on that success with a new site which rates more than 800,000 doctors in the U.S.
Xconomy Seattle: November 1, 2010
Avvo Adds Doctor Ratings
Avvo, the Seattle-based company that runs an online ratings service that profiles lawyers, said today it is expanding to provide online ratings of physicians.
Search Engine Land: November 1, 2010
Avvo Expands Into Doctor Search & Ratings
Avvo, the popular lawyers' directory, is expanding into the medical industry today with a new directory of US-based doctors.
Seattle 24x7: November 1, 2010
Doctors + Lawyers = The New Avvo
Avvo, the originators of the Web's first online consumer research, rating and referral service for Lawyers, has launched a new service area that applies the same, professional scoring, rating and interactive Q&A system it has used successfully for lawyers, to an entirely new marketplace, the nation's 800,000 doctors.
ABA Journal: November 1, 2010
Lawyer Rating Service Avvo Expands to Include Doctors
Today Avvo announced that it has launched a doctor-ratings directory that will offer information on physicians' backgrounds, experience and disciplinary records. Avvo already rates lawyers on a 1-to-10 scale and includes their disciplinary sanctions.
Robert Ambrogi's LawSites: November 1, 2010
Lawyer-Rating Site Avvo Adds Doctor Ratings
The lawyer-rating site Avvo.com is taking on a whole new profession with its launch today of doctor ratings. As of today, Avvo is adding an entirely new section of its site that contains profiles and ratings of medical doctors from all 50 states.
Wall Street Journal - Hire Education Blog: October 15, 2010
The Fine Print on Student Loans
Good or bad, for college students just graduating into a tough job market, student loans represent a significant financial burden-and a heavy legal one as well. In an email interview with Hire Education, Mark Britton, an attorney and founder of the online legal referral service Avvo.com, warns borrowers not to take the legal implications of student loans lightly.
MyLegal.com: September 29, 2010
Lawyers: Managing Your Online Reputation, a Cole Silver Interview with Conrad Saam of Avvo
On Tuesday, September 28, Cole Silver interviewed Conrad Saam of Avvo to discuss his upcoming presentation at "The Case for Social Media: Managing Your Online Presence to Build Your Law Practice," sponsored by MyLegal.com
Ocala Business Journal: September 24, 2010
Legal consumer website draws lawsuit - from attorney
Before he became Larry Joe Davis, plaintiff, he was Larry Joe Davis, board-certified attorney in health law. That recognition may not have been automatically apparent, however, to visitors of Avvo.com, a free legal website that lists attorney profiles and rates lawyers according to practice area, disciplinary history and client feedback. And to Davis, that was the problem.
WalletPop: September 21, 2010
WalletPop experts answer your questions about healthcare and tax prep
Answer from Josh King, general counsel for Avvo, a free online legal directory
Forbes.com: September 20, 2010
Disgruntled Lawyer Drops Libel Claim, Sues Website Over Privacy
Florida attorney Larry Joe Davis didn't like his listing on Avvo.com, a website that purports to rate lawyers according to a proprietary scale.
TechFlash: September 20, 2010
Avvo hits back as Florida attorney changes tune
You got to love an old-fashioned scrap between lawyers. And that's what has been going on over the past few weeks as a Florida attorney by the name of L. Joe David has been battling in the courts with Seattle upstart Avvo over a poor rating he received on the Seattle company's Web site.
Consumeraffairs.com: September 11, 2010
Avvo.com Responds to Ratings Lawsuit
Last week, we reported that Avvo.com, a website providing information and ratings of attorneys across the country, was being sued by a lawyer who says the site defamed him. But any good lawyer knows that there are two sides to every story -- and Josh King, Avvo's vice president and general counsel, wants to tell his.
Huffington Post: September 10, 2010
Student Loans: Avoid the Hangover
Guest post from Avvo CEO, Mark Britton.
ABC Good Morning America: September 6, 2010
When Corporate Cards Hurt Personal Credit [VIDEO]
They go by many names: corporate cards, company cards, travel cards and purchase cards. Whatever you call them, American workers charged $140 billion on them last year. And if you don't know how yours works, you could be responsible for that balance.
WiseBread: September 6, 2010
Going to Be a Mommy? Know Your Rights
This is a guest post by Mark Britton, Founder and CEO of Avvo.
Tampa Bay WTSP 10 News: September 5, 2010
Lawyer directory Avvo.com sued by Tampa Bay attorney [VIDEO]
Rated poorly by a national lawyer directory, L. Joe Davis Jr. will get a chance to show the website just how good he is.
KGO-TV ABC San Francisco: September 3, 2010
Personal seat licenses ahead for 49er fans [VIDEO]
Although it is not without its controversy, there is excitement building around the 49ers possible move to a new stadium. However, there are some details that may have been overlooked.
Health News Florida: September 3, 2010
Health attorney sues profiler
A health-law attorney in St. Petersburg has triggered comment in legal circles nationwide for suing an online consumer rating service that gave him just 3.7 out of 10 points -- a rating described in a legal blog as lower than a "brick."
